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March 19, 2013 EDC Meeting Agenda Notes Page 2 scheduled for March 20th to review the City's initial offer. Staff will provide more information at the meeting on Tuesday. B. Update on Pulte Homes discussions (Possible Closed Discussion) The City provided a counter-offer to Pulte's purchase agreement/term sheet in early February. A telephone conference occurred on March 15th to follow-up on the negotiations. The parties made good progress on working through various deal points. The parties are very close on the economics of potential deal, however there some legal issues that need to be resolved. However, both sides are eager to keep working on the project and plan to exchange another set of agreements in the next couple of weeks. Staff will provide more information at the meeting on Tuesday. C. PREC Discussion on Park Planning The Parks, Recreation and Environment Commission(PREC)has been directed by the City Council to study the park needs in New Brighton Exchange, especially with regard to the so- called"North Park"on the former Northwest Refinery site. PREC has scheduled a public forum for Wednesday,May 1, 2013 (6:30 PM) at the New Brighton Community Center to receive input on park needs for New Brighton Exchange and the broader community. Among the topics that will be discussed is potential park/recreational uses that could be developed for this location. V. Other Topics A. Special recognition for Commissioner Marie Carrell; not seeking re-appointment. Marie Carrell informed staff that she plans to step down from the EDC this month. This meeting will be her last. The City wants to extend its sincere gratitude for her service on the commission and wishes her well. Thanks, Marie. B. Reappointment of Commissioner Mike Murlowski On March 26, 2013 the Council will consider appointments (or re-appointments) for the City's advisory commissions. Commissioner Mike Murlowski has applied for re-appointment and will be considered that evening. With the departure of Marie Carrell,the EDC will be left with 7 commissioners (2 vacancies). If the EDC is aware of civic-minded residents or business owners that might be interested in serving,please contact staff.